Piovi: ‘Colón shouldn't be in the B, I may return one day’ | OneFootball

From afar, but with emotions still running high, Gonzalo Piovi spoke once again about Colón and left a remark that resonated strongly in Santa Fe on the club’s 121st anniversary: “It’s not a club that deserves to be in the second division.” Speaking with LT9 (AM 1150), the current Cruz Azul player shared his view on the team’s current situation, making it clear that his bond with the institution remains as strong as it was during his days as a Sabalero player.

“I always kept up with it, sometimes more, sometimes less, but I’m aware of what’s going on. I have friends inside the club, and I was left with a really beautiful relationship,” said the defender, who was part of the championship-winning squad in 2021 and still feels a strong sense of belonging to the institution.

Gonzalo Piovi’s unforgettable memory as a champion with Colón

Looking back on his time in Santa Fe, Piovi had no hesitation in highlighting the most important moment of his career: winning the Copa de la Liga. “The night we became champions was incredible. The fans went crazy, the welcome from the airport… it was something unique,” he recalled.

The recent celebrations for the club’s 121st anniversary even stirred up those feelings again: “Yesterday I was watching the videos and all those images came back to me. It’s very emotional,” he added, showing that Colón’s mark on his life is still very much alive.

A painful reality

Beyond the nostalgia, the defender was clear in his assessment of the team’s current sporting reality in Primera Nacional. “Because of its history, its stature, and the people it has, Colón deserves a different reality. It was always a competitive team, tough for anyone,” he stressed.

His words reflect the feelings of a large part of the Sabalero world, which is still trying to come to terms with relegation and searching for a path back to the top flight.

The door open for a return

In the midst of his strong spell in Mexican football, where he is playing in the liguilla with Cruz Azul, Piovi did not rule out a possible return: “I don’t rule it out. I had a very good time in Santa Fe, where I grew a lot as a player. I’ll always have that gratitude toward the club and the people.”

For now, focused on the business end of the tournament, he explained: “The liguilla is another championship, with no room for error. These are matches decided by details; it’s the best part of the year.”

Between pressure and closeness

Beyond the competition, Piovi also shared a little tidbit about his daily life in Mexico: “I’ve been here for three years and I use GPS for everything, it’s crazy,” he said with a laugh.

Relaxed, but with his heart in Santa Fe, the defender left a clear message: Colón is still part of his history... and also of his future.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.